This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. This opportunity is also open to Status eligibles under announcement 23-HUD-2633. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will: Plan, direct, and execute national campaigns to convey complex information concerning programs, research on program-related areas, responsibilities, and activities of the Department Advise senior program officials, the Secretary's Representatives and State Coordinators on the public affairs impact of various policies and programmatic decisions made by those officials. Establish and maintain effective liaisons with news media representatives and serve as a central point for receipt of press inquiries. Respond to information requests from the news media and specialized and general publics on the Department's programs in written and oral form. Develop and disseminate information concerning the activities of the Department through newspapers, radio, television or other information media and to all field office public/consumer information officers.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: -Planning, directing and executing media campaigns to convey information on Agency or Organization programs.; AND -Responding to information requests from news media and the general public pertaining to Agency or Organization's program.; AND -Direct special events and other activities intended to develop interest in Agency or Organization programs. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Education

Contacts

• Address Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]